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SIX HISTORIC ROYAL PALACES YOU CAN HIRE
If you’re looking for a venue that’s steeped in history, you’ll love the Historic Royal Palaces.
These six exclusive venues date back hundreds of years, having entertained some of the most
famous names in history. Now, these beautiful buildings are available to hire for events, with a
vast selection of breathtaking event spaces to choose from.
A
rguably London’s most
famous landmark, the
Tower of London is a secure
fortress, royal palace and
infamous prison. With its
remarkable atmosphere,
this venue is hard to beat
when it comes to
entertaining.
Venues at the Tower of London
include the White Tower, the
castle’s oldest and most
recognisable building. The
White Tower is home to the
King’s Great Hall, where up to
250 guests can enjoy a
magnificent reception.
For a more versatile event
space, take a look at The New
Armouries. This unique and
inspiring backdrop is ideal for
corporate away days for up to
300. The Royal Regiment of
Fusiliers is another space
which can be hired for events.
Tower of London
This prestigious room comes
complete with splendid oil
paintings of venerable field
marshals and historic displays
of regimental colours. It’s great
for dinners for up to 70 guests,
or receptions for 80.
Further venues available for
hire at the Tower of London
include St Thomas’s Tower,
which was built over 700 years
ago and can accommodate up
to 40 guests. Events for up to
80 can also be hosted in
Wakefield Tower, which was
originally created as part of
Henry III’s lodgings. The Jewel
House is another popular
choice. Home to the world’s
most valuable array of crowns,
coronation regalia and jewels,
this space can accommodate
up to 150 guests.
Events at the Tower of London
benefit from the opportunity to
The imposing Tower of London, an infamous prison and royal palace,
will add real atmosphere to any event.
add entertainment such as a
private viewing of the Crown
Jewels, a special Yeoman
Warder tour or even a viewing
of the ancient Ceremony of
the Keys.
B anqueting House is a
venue with royal drama
and splendour in
abundance. A popular
choice for entertaining in
central London, the venue
comes complete with
hundreds of years of history,
and breathtaking
architecture. Banqueting House. The Main
Hall is an exuberant venue for
dinners and receptions and was
designed for entertaining. This
spacious venue has room for
up to 380 seated guests, or
500 for standing receptions. It
has the space for prestigious
dinners, large parties and
award ceremonies.
The beauty and scale of
Banqueting House continues
to inspire guests today, just as
it would have done back in
1622. The spectacular venue
once played host to kings,
queens and courtiers, but
today it can be hired for a
range of events including
dinners, conferences,
weddings and parties. The Undercroft is a more
intimate venue, perfectly
complementing the soaring,
majestic Main Hall. This venue
was originally designed as a
drinking den for James I - a
place to escape the rigours of
public life with his favourite
courtiers. This atmospheric
event space can be easily
adapted to suit a wide range of
events. It’s perfect for dinners
for up to 120 or receptions for
380.
There are two main event
spaces available to hire at
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Banqueting House
Entertain in royal splendour at the Banqueting House,
Whitehall in Westminster.
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